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Victor
Herbert
1859-1924
Musician,
Composer, Conductor
Victor Herbert's musical career was immense.
He was known as a virtuoso cellist around the world. He was
a founder of the New York String Quartet, and member of the
New York Philharmonic for eleven consecutive years. He directed
the 22nd Regiment Band of the New York National Guard (Patrick
Gilmore's Band) and was conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony
Orchestra for six years. He was one of the first musical artists
to be recorded and was known as an accomplished composer and
arranger. He was a founding member of ASCAP. He composed 43
operattas and numerous other compositions. He is remembered
today as one who was willing to integrate classical and popular
music. His Babes in Toyland is a perfect example
of this. Born in Dublin, Ireland Victor continued his relationship
with the Irish through many Irish-American organizations.
His grandfather was Samuel Lover, another great poet and composer
in Ireland.
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